# Spy in a Bag > Record opium harvests in Afghanistan and leaked TPP documents expose the intersection of global intelligence networks, corporate pharmaceutical interests, and the erosion of digital privacy. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 565 - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Length:** 2h 47m - **Topics:** Opium Harvest, TPP Leak, Statin Guidelines, Precrime Laws, [Huma Abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [Five Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md), Kale Institute - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag ## About this episode The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports that Afghanistan opium production reached a record high in 2013, with cultivation surging 36 percent. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak highlight the suspicious correlation between record poppy harvests and the proximity of international military bases. They contrast these findings with BBC reports on small-scale border smugglers, suggesting the CIA and military transport are the only entities capable of moving five thousand tons of narcotics annually. Leaked Trans-Pacific Partnership documents from WikiLeaks reveal a focus on intellectual property that may serve as a red herring for massive energy deals involving Japanese gas exports. Analysis from Knowledge Ecology International shows the NGO is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and George Soros’s Open Society Institute, pointing toward a coordinated New World Order public relations strategy. Meanwhile, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued new statin drug guidelines that could double the number of Americans on medication to 75 million, a move the hosts characterize as a direct advertisement for Big Pharma. British authorities are moving forward with the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, introducing IPNA injunctions that allow for the arrest of anyone over age ten for being annoying. In the United States, Adriana, the face of the Healthcare.gov homepage, reveals she was never paid for her stock photo despite the website's $600 million budget. The episode also features the knighting of Sir Werner Flipson, the Wi-Fi Knight, and a look at the 1920s eugenics-based beauty theories surrounding vasectomies and facial aesthetics. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/transcript.md. ### 1. Travis Heights Hideout, Precipitation Reports and Historical Weather (0:02–1:50) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 565 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts exchange weather reports, noting a cold front in Texas and a significant lack of rain in California. Dvorak references historical weather data from 1890 and 1955 to contextualize the current dry spell. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [travis heights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-heights.md), [fema region 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fema-region-6.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), precipitation report, [weather history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-history.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Thom Hartmann, The Crash of 2016 and Economic Cycles (1:52–5:49) Thom Hartmann is accused of usurping economic cycle theories previously discussed on the program in his new book, The Crash of 2016. A clip from Democracy Now features Hartmann discussing historical parallels between the 1927 housing market and current economic conditions under the Obama administration. The hosts critique Hartmann's assertion that government intervention can prevent inevitable economic cycles, comparing such attempts to trying to stop the sun from rising. Keywords: [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), [amy goodman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-goodman.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [economic cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-cycles.md), the crash of 2016, [herbert hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herbert-hoover.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [quantitative easing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantitative-easing.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Methane Hydrates, Arctic Drilling and Climate Change Stressors (5:49–11:51) Thom Hartmann links climate change to his predicted 2016 economic crash, citing methane hydrate releases in the Arctic as a primary stressor. The discussion covers the "Arctic 30" Greenpeace activists detained in Russia and NASA's Carbon Arctic Reservoir Vulnerability Experiment (CARVE). The hosts mock the alarmist tone of the scientific claims regarding mass extinction events triggered by methane. Keywords: [thom hartmann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thom-hartmann.md), methane hydrate, [arctic drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-drilling.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), carve experiment, [greenpeace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenpeace.md), arctic 30, charles miller [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Hillary Clinton, The Castro Brothers and Democratic Party Strategy (11:53–15:10) A personal anecdote about a dinner with "Obama-bot" friends leads to a discussion on Hillary Clinton's potential 2016 candidacy. The speaker suggests that Clinton is "uniquely qualified to run the empire" to provoke political interlocutors. The conversation also touches on the rising political profiles of the Castro brothers from San Antonio as potential running mates to attract Latino voters. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [julian castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/julian-castro.md), [joaquin castro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joaquin-castro.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md), [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [obama-bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-bots.md), [american empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-empire.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Naderev Sano, COP19 Hunger Strike and Green Climate Fund (15:11–18:51) Filipino diplomat Naderev "Yeb" Sano declares a hunger strike at the COP19 climate summit in Warsaw following the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. Sano calls for urgent action on the Green Climate Fund and criticizes historical carbon emitters. The hosts speculate that the hunger strike might be a face-saving way to avoid poor catering at the conference. Keywords: naderev sano, cop19, [warsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warsaw.md), [philippines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippines.md), [typhoon haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [green climate fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-climate-fund.md), [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), [climate activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-activism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/5.md) ### 6. George Clooney, Climate Change Consensus and Scientific Skepticism (18:51–22:11) George Clooney is criticized for using a "99% of doctors" metaphor to argue for climate change action. The hosts reference Michael Crichton's book State of Fear and argue that scientific consensus is often wrong, citing examples of lone physicists who were vindicated decades later. They assert that science is never truly "settled." Keywords: george cluney, [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md), [state of fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-fear.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [scientific consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-consensus.md), [nobel prize](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nobel-prize.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Typhoon Haiyan, US Navy Presence and Weather Modification Theories (22:12–26:42) The deployment of the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan is framed as a strategic move to counter Chinese influence in the region. The hosts debunk "Dutchsinse" YouTube theories regarding microwave-induced storms while acknowledging historical typhoon patterns in Southeast Asia. They suggest the storm is being used as political leverage for climate change agendas. Keywords: [typhoon haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [uss george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-george-washington.md), [south china sea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-china-sea.md), [manila](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manila.md), dutchsinse, microwave transmission, [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md), monsoon season [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/7.md) ### 8. CNN 3D Studio, Super Typhoon Scenarios and Media Fearmongering (26:43–30:02) CNN's Erin Burnett and Tom Foreman use a 3D virtual studio to simulate what would happen if a storm like Typhoon Haiyan hit Florida. The segment predicts 11 million displaced Americans and total economic wreckage. The hosts criticize this as "needless bullcrap" and compare it to hypothetical disaster reporting during the Chernobyl crisis. Keywords: [erin burnett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erin-burnett.md), tom foreman, [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [typhoon haiyan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/typhoon-haiyan.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), disaster simulation, media alarmism [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Nuclear Power Costs, Solar Energy and Fukushima Fatalities (30:03–34:46) A director featured in the documentary Pandora's Promise argues that nuclear power is currently twice as expensive as solar energy. The hosts dispute the death toll statistics of nuclear disasters, claiming the World Health Organization's figures for Chernobyl and Fukushima are lower than the public perceives. They argue that if saving the planet is the goal, the cost of nuclear energy should not be the primary deterrent. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), carbon-free energy [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Sponsor segment: Executive Producer Credits, 4K Special and Leaf Hound (34:47–40:19) The hosts thank high-tier donors, including Sir David Foley of 4K Special, who offers listeners discounts on 4K TVs. Listener Luke Raynor is congratulated on his 31st birthday and his band Leaf Hound's placement in a Casio G-Shock commercial. The segment promotes Sportive UK's bike rides and reinforces the show's "value-for-value" funding model. Keywords: [david foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-foley.md), 4k special, lennart rennkema, luke raynor, leaf hound, casio, sportive uk, essex season ender [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Podcast Awards, Wi-Fi Knight and Listener Donations (40:20–44:42) The hosts discuss the Podcast Awards and the necessity of daily voting to compete with automated bots. New listeners and donors are acknowledged, including Werner Flipson, who is dubbed the "Wi-Fi Knight." Kevin Hart from Pleasanton is thanked for his contribution to the show's maintenance. Keywords: [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), elena chevco, werner flipson, pleasanton, [east bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-bay.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Make It Rain, Human Resources and Travel Karma (44:43–49:22) Donors Sander Hulksbergen and Gene Natuliev request "Make It Rain" segments for various individuals. Dame Joan Dauterfree requests "de-douching" for forgetting her son's birthday and asks for travel karma for a diving trip to Cozumel. The hosts provide "Obot" survival tips for holiday dinners. Keywords: sander hulksbergen, gene natuliev, joan dauterfree, cozumel, [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [obots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obots.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/12.md) ### 13. The Black Cat and the Raven, Movie Sponsorship and Logo Rollouts (49:23–52:35) Producer Nick Principe sponsored a screening of "The Black Cat and the Raven," resulting in the No Agenda logo appearing on the big screen. A video clip shows a North Carolina theater audience cheering for the podcast's sponsorship. The hosts express surprise and gratitude for the public propagation of the show's brand. Keywords: nick principe, the black cat and the raven, retro phantasm film, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), movie sponsorship, no agenda logo [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/13.md) ### 14. UK Antisocial Behaviour Bill, IPNA and Precrime (52:36–59:27) The British government proposes the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, introducing Injunctions to Prevent Nuisance and Annoyance (IPNA). The hosts warn that this "precrime" legislation allows authorities to arrest anyone over age 10 for being "annoying." They contrast British submission to these laws with the American Bill of Rights and the Second Amendment. Keywords: [gareth williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gareth-williams.md), antisocial behaviour bill, ipna, [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [gitmo nation east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation-east.md), precrime, [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Council of Europe, Hate Speech Regulations and Internet Monitoring (59:29–1:02:54) A conference in Strasbourg held by the Council of Europe focuses on stopping the spread of "hate speech" on the internet. Participants discuss tougher penalties and government monitoring of website operators. The hosts argue that "hate speech" is a subjective term used to implement "newspeak" and silence critics of social policies. Keywords: [council of europe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/council-of-europe.md), [strasbourg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strasbourg.md), [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [internet regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-regulation.md), rui gomez, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), online monitoring [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Adriana, The Face of Healthcare.gov and Online Bullying (1:02:55–1:07:14) Adriana, the woman whose face appeared on the original Healthcare.gov homepage, speaks to ABC News about being bullied online as "Glitch Girl." The hosts highlight that despite the website's $600 million budget, the model was never paid for the use of her stock photo. They also note her status as a non-citizen eligible for the program. Keywords: adriana, [healthcare.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-gov.md), [amy robach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-robach.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), glitch girl, stock photo, [colombia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colombia.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Dutch Penal Code, Hate Speech Definitions and Group Insults (1:07:14–1:10:25) The hosts examine the Dutch Penal Code, which prohibits publicly insulting groups based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. Adam Curry, preparing for a trip to the Netherlands, expresses concern over the potential for imprisonment for making "obvious" observations. The discussion centers on the erosion of free speech in Europe. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), dutch penal code, [hate speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-speech.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Fifty Shades of Kale, The Kale Institute and Culinary Trends (1:10:25–1:15:51) A segment on the "Fifty Shades of Kale" book leads to a critique of the modern obsession with the vegetable. The hosts suggest that a "Kale Institute" in England is using PR to promote kale as a bug-resistant cash crop. They mock the sexualized marketing of kale recipes and share their own theories on how to make the vegetable edible. Keywords: craig ferguson, fifty shades of kale, kale institute, [hydroponics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroponics.md), [vegetarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vegetarianism.md), culinary pr [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/18.md) ### 19. UNODC Report, Afghanistan Opium Production and Record Harvests (1:15:52–1:20:33) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached a record high in 2013. Cultivation increased by 36% over the previous year, with the farm-gate value reaching nearly $1 billion. The hosts note that the largest increases occurred in provinces where international military bases are located. Keywords: [unodc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unodc.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [opium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opium.md), [poppy cultivation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poppy-cultivation.md), [gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), [helmand province](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helmand-province.md), [kandahar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kandahar.md), [drug trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trade.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/19.md) ### 20. BBC Drug Smuggling Report, CIA Involvement and American Gangster (1:20:34–1:25:54) The BBC reports on small-scale drug smugglers executed on the Iran-Afghanistan border, which the hosts dismiss as a distraction from large-scale trafficking. They suggest that five thousand tons of opium cannot be moved in "secret compartments" of trucks and point to the CIA's historical use of military transport for drugs. The film American Gangster is cited as a realistic depiction of how such operations function. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), iran-afghanistan border, [drug smuggling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-smuggling.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [american gangster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-gangster.md), [frank lucas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frank-lucas.md), military transport [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Statin Drug Guidelines, American Heart Association and Big Pharma (1:25:55–1:31:11) New medical guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology could double the number of Americans taking statin drugs to 75 million. The hosts analyze media coverage from CBS and CNN, calling the reports "advertisements" for Big Pharma. They specifically criticize the inclusion of ethnicity as a risk factor in the new "statin calculator." Keywords: [statins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/statins.md), [lipitor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lipitor.md), [american heart association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-heart-association.md), [sanjay gupta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanjay-gupta.md), [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), [cholesterol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cholesterol.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Make It Rain, 6969 Karma and The Skin Flute (1:31:13–1:35:43) The hosts perform a "Make It Rain" segment for several donors, including Sir Lauren Ostermann and the "Duke of Mystery" Dwayne Mellon. Mellon reserves the domain "33andMe" for future genetic data spoofing. The segment includes a humorous, over-modulated performance involving fictional dancers and "skin flutes." Keywords: yakov kravets, lauren ostermann, dwayne mellon, 33andme, eric blazinski, [make it rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/make-it-rain.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Sponsor segment: Donor Thank You, The 7th Guest 3 and International Support (1:35:43–1:38:56) Donors from Oslo, Madrid, and Moscow are thanked for their support. Sir David Overbeck promotes a Kickstarter campaign for "The 7th Guest 3," featuring the original actor and composer from the classic CD-ROM game. The hosts emphasize the international reach of the No Agenda "Gitmo Nation." Keywords: david overbeck, the 7th guest 3, [kickstarter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kickstarter.md), ignacio perez, [madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madrid.md), [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Cigar Journal, Silk Road Stealth and Humidor Technology (1:38:58–1:42:05) The editor of Cigar Journal is thanked for sending a selection of cigars and a mini-humidor. Adam Curry shares an anecdote about ordering cigars via the Silk Road and mistaking the "stealth" packaging for a drug shipment. The hosts discuss the ritual of smoking cigars with whiskey. Keywords: cigar journal, [silk road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silk-road.md), [cuban cigars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuban-cigars.md), humidor, stealth shipping, [whiskey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whiskey.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Werner Flipson Knighthood, Podcast Awards and Bot Voting (1:42:04–1:44:32) Werner Flipson is officially knighted as "Sir The Wi-Fi Knight" during a traditional ceremony. The hosts revisit the topic of the Podcast Awards, dismissing them as a "popularity contest" won by whoever has the best voting bot. They contrast this with the "value-for-value" recognition given to their own producers. Keywords: werner flipson, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [podcast awards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-awards.md), [golden globes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-globes.md), popularity contest, [voting bots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-bots.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Bruce Jenner, Vasectomy Aesthetics and 1920s Eugenics (1:44:33–1:48:32) A discussion of tabloid news on MSN.com leads to a theory about Bruce Jenner's physical appearance. John C. Dvorak references a 1920s book, "Look Young Forever," which promoted vasectomies as a way to maintain a youthful, "smooth" facial look. The hosts speculate that the "doughy" look associated with the procedure is visible in certain public figures. Keywords: [bruce jenner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bruce-jenner.md), msn.com, [vasectomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vasectomy.md), [eugenics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eugenics.md), look young forever, facial aesthetics [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/26.md) ### 27. Bitcoin Exchanges, Market Spreads and Max Keiser (1:48:34–1:52:47) The hosts analyze the surge in Bitcoin prices, which have surpassed $400. They argue that the real "scam" lies not in the cryptocurrency itself, but in the unregulated exchanges that set massive spreads between bid and ask prices. Max Keiser is mentioned as a potential figure behind the exchange software infrastructure. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), circle internet financial, raj date, market spread, [max keiser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/max-keiser.md), [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [psychological operation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychological-operation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/27.md) ### 28. TPP Leak, WikiLeaks Red Herring and Copyright Terms (1:52:47–1:57:57) WikiLeaks releases a chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) focused on intellectual property and internet freedoms. The hosts argue this is a "red herring" designed to distract activists with copyright debates while more significant energy and trade deals remain secret. They discuss the history of copyright terms and the influence of the Disney corporation on legislation. Keywords: [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [intellectual property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [public domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [sopa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sopa.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Knowledge Ecology International, Rockefeller Funding and TPP Analysis (1:57:57–2:04:52) The hosts investigate Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), the NGO providing analysis of the leaked TPP documents. They discover the organization is funded by the Rockefeller, Ford, and MacArthur Foundations, as well as George Soros's Open Society Institute. They conclude that the "leak" and subsequent analysis are part of a coordinated New World Order PR strategy. Keywords: knowledge ecology international, james love, [rockefeller foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockefeller-foundation.md), [ford foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ford-foundation.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [ngo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngo.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/29.md) ### 30. US Gas Exports, Japan Trade Barriers and American Business (2:04:55–2:09:04) A Bloomberg article highlights the TPP's goal of reducing trade barriers to allow Japan to "guzzle American gas." The hosts argue that the United States operates as a business rather than a country, with the Pentagon serving as a "Resource Extraction Unit." They suggest that natural gas exports are the true driver behind the TPP negotiations. Keywords: [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [natural gas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-gas.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [tpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tpp.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [resource extraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resource-extraction.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Homeless Signs, Street Musicians and Listener Criticism (2:09:05–2:12:21) Adam Curry responds to an email from a listener criticizing his stance on giving money to homeless people. Curry clarifies that he prefers to support street musicians and "talented" individuals rather than those holding signs on highway access roads. He defends his right to make personal choices about charitable giving and criticizes the "hypocrisy" of his detractors. Keywords: [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [street musicians](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/street-musicians.md), charitable giving, [hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md), [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Perry Fellwock, NSA Whistleblowers and Ramparts Magazine (2:12:23–2:16:44) The hosts discuss Perry Fellwock (alias Winslow Peck), the original NSA whistleblower who exposed the agency's activities in Ramparts Magazine in 1972. Fellwock revealed the existence of Echelon and the NSA's massive budget compared to the CIA. The discussion links these early revelations to the Church Committee and the subsequent tightening of congressional oversight. Keywords: perry fellwock, [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), winslow peck, [bobby inman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-inman.md), [church committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church-committee.md), [echelon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/echelon.md), [pentagon papers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon-papers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Bobby Inman, USS Liberty and NSA Recruitment (2:16:46–2:22:17) Former NSA Director Bobby Inman's career is examined, including his reported anger over the USS Liberty incident. The hosts discuss the NSA's historical recruitment practices, which were once heavily focused on screening for homosexuality. Adam Curry mentions his desire to interview Inman, who currently resides in Austin. Keywords: [bobby inman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bobby-inman.md), [uss liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uss-liberty.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [reagan administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reagan-administration.md), [homosexuality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homosexuality.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/33.md) ### 34. George Clooney, Monuments Men and Stolen Art (2:22:18–2:24:39) The hosts discuss George Clooney's upcoming film "The Monuments Men" and a PR campaign involving the return of Nazi-looted art. They speculate that the timing of real-world art discoveries is being coordinated with the movie's release in Los Angeles and Berlin. Clooney is characterized as a "global warming stooge" despite his "nice guy" persona. 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Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [abc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), shanghai disneyland, kowtow, [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), stan xie [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/36.md) ### 37. Huma Abedin, Special Government Employees and State Department Ethics (2:30:00–2:34:35) ProPublica requests the names of "Special Government Employees" (SGEs) at the State Department who receive outside corporate income. The focus is on Huma Abedin, who reportedly worked for a private consultancy while serving as Hillary Clinton's "body man." The hosts criticize the SGE category as a mechanism for "double dipping" and insider enrichment. Keywords: [huma abedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huma-abedin.md), [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [state department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-department.md), special government employee, [propublica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propublica.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), double dipping [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/37.md) ### 38. Muslim Brotherhood, Arab Spring and Western Advisors (2:34:36–2:38:50) The hosts analyze a French TV interview regarding the West's support for the Muslim Brotherhood during the Arab Spring. The expert argues that advisors in Washington and Brussels wrongly viewed Islamists as "agents of reform." The discussion links Huma Abedin's alleged ties to the Brotherhood to the State Department's policy of favoring organized Islamists over secular revolutionaries. 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The hosts argue that American leaders like the Clintons and Bushes suffer from a "hubris" that prevents them from understanding the complex religious and cultural histories of the Middle East. Keywords: [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [iraq withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-withdrawal.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [geopolitics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geopolitics.md), [radical islam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radical-islam.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/39.md) ### 40. Ranjit Sinha, Valerie Jarrett and Healthcare.gov Progress (2:42:48–2:45:59) Indian CBI chief Ranjit Sinha faces outrage for a comment comparing gambling to rape. Meanwhile, Valerie Jarrett defends the progress of the Healthcare.gov website, citing the leadership of Jeff Zients. The hosts mock the "grinding away" rhetoric and point out that CBS News segments are sponsored by Walmart "promotion machine" commercials. Keywords: ranjit sinha, [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [valerie jarrett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valerie-jarrett.md), [healthcare.gov](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-gov.md), [jeff zients](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-zients.md), [cbs evening news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-evening-news.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/40.md) ### 41. Amsterdam Trip, Agenda 21 and Show Outro (2:45:59–2:47:52) Adam Curry prepares for a trip to Amsterdam, noting the ten-hour time difference for future broadcasts. 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